Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Dad has a 2 family house. I'm the executor of my dad house, however my son owns50% 2 other sibblings own 25% each. The roof has just caved in, and basement sewer has backed up, and

really molded. Even tho I don't own any part of this house...can I sell this house on my position

being an executor, just got my testimentary papers, the 3 sibblings won't cooperrate to sell this house

but it's falling down. Also can I hire legal aid to help me in some final closure in this house. I hired a

lawyer but can no longer afford him, so I lety him go. Can a legal aid lawyer help me ?

And how do I register the deed to this house, I mean get a new deed registered, I live in brooklyn, ny

Thank you kindly. Oh by the way..the deed to tghe house was lost, what should I do ?

Thanks, Joeann......The house is worth $377,000.00 Can I take money out of a deceased savings account for my service as a executor ? I live in brooklyn, ny


Asked on 1/09/12, 12:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

You can petition the court for permission to sell. You will need counsel to represent you. Your commission and your attorneys fee will be paid by the estate. Call me & I can refer you to counsel in NY

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Answered on 1/09/12, 11:55 am


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